January 8, 2024

Study finds preconception stress may affect health of women undergoing fertility treatment

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed the link between self-reported stress immediately before conception among women seeking fertility care and blood glucose levels, a marker of heart health. […]

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August 22, 2023

Plans for UK’s first menopause education programme launched by UCL academics

Experts at UCL have teamed up with leading women’s health charities to design a new education and support programme for women across the country experiencing menopause. The National Menopause Education and Support Programme will be led by Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health), Dr Shema Tariq (UCL Institute for Global Health) and Dr Nicky Keay (UCL Division […]

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July 17, 2023

Phase IIIb trial of fezolinetant shows positive topline results for treatment of vasomotor symptoms – due to menopause – Astellas

Astellas Pharma Inc. announced positive topline results from the Phase IIIb DAYLIGHT clinical trial for fezolinetant, an investigational oral, nonhormonal compound being studied for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) due to menopause . VMS, characterized by hot flashes and/or night sweats, are common symptoms of menopause. The study, comprised of more than 450 women considered unsuitable […]

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May 1, 2023

Mayo Clinic study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace

Menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties damage the quality of life for millions of women. They also can adversely affect women in the workplace. A newly published Mayo Clinic study puts numbers on that cost: an estimated $1.8 billion in lost work time per year and $26.6 billion annually when […]

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February 25, 2023

Why migraine frequently occurs during menstruation

When women suffer migraine attacks, it is often just before or during their monthly period. A team of researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has now identified a possible explanation. According to their study, published in the journal Neurology,* women who experience migraines have higher levels of CGRP during menstruation. CGRP is a neurotransmitter that is known to play an important […]

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October 14, 2022

Greater uptake of breast cancer screening if appointments are pre-booked

The study, published today in the Journal of Medical Screening, found that issuing pre-booked appointments, rather than invitations to book an appointment, could lead to substantially greater uptake of breast cancer screening. The results suggest that an additional 100 cancers could have been detected by screening in London between September 2020 and March 2021 if pre-booked appointments had been used throughout […]

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November 20, 2021

Digital Platform to Improve Indian Women’s Healthcare Access

A new, digital platform called ‘Proactive for Her’ aims to improve Indian women’s access to healthcare. Founder Achitha Jacob has also taken note of the cultural barriers which exist when creating the Bangalore-based company. She explained: “When it comes to women’s health in India, it’s not just a clinical problem that we’re solving, it’s also a cultural problem.” Jacob wants […]

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